Reviews

In late June, Reading, Pennsylvania's Rivers of Nihil kicked off the northern part of a tour in support for their newest release, Where Owls Know my Name.  The second night, June 29, found them in Halifax, Nova Scotia bringing their brand…

Big Durty - Electric Warrior Label: Independent Release Date: June 23, 2018 There is nothing better than sitting down and jamming out to a new album. Wait yes there is, sitting down and jamming out to Big Durty’s new album, Electric…

Gruesome - Twisted Prayers Record Label: Relapse Release Date: June 1, 2018 It’s time to visit a certain Floridian Quasi-Death band for a review! Gruesome has released its sophomore follow up to Savage Land. Don’t get me wrong, this…

One doesn’t expect much to happen on a Tuesday night, especially at a small venue in downtown KC. Luckily enough, I was immediately proven wrong as this night progressed and very much surprised at the turnout and quality the show pumped out…

 Nervosa - Downfall of Mankind Released; June 1, 2018 Label: Napalm Records If there's one thing that gets my attention in the music world, it's a trio that can make a full sonic wall, loud and intense, while maintaining the rhythmic…

Wykan - Solace Released: April 13, 2018 Independent Release Jeremy Perkins, from Eohum, is back at it with a new project that has an original sound unlike anything I've ever heard.  Wykan has recently released its first album, a three…

Witchskull is back with their 2nd album and it hits hard!

Graveyard - Peace Release Date: May 25, 2018 Label: Nuclear Blast If we were to stack rank all of Metalnation’s writers—top to bottom—from most “metal” to least, I’m fairly certain I’d rank near or at the bottom.  I work in finance, wear…

Spock's Beard - Noise Floor InsideOut Music Release Date: May 25, 2018 Spock’s Beard. The only time I can think of Nimoy’s monumental character with a beard is this band (and that one episode of ST: TOS.) Another album from the…

Parkway Drive - Reverence Label: Epitaph / Resist Release Date: May 18, 2018 Parkway Drive has been making a big footprint in the metal world for many years now. Their powerful breakdowns and insightful lyrics are what got me quickly on…